HR-7981 : Still Just a Bill

Public and Federally Assisted Housing Fire Safety Act of 2022

This bill requires each unit of federally assisted housing to contain hardwired or tamper-resistant battery-powered smoke alarms. The bill also requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development to complete a national campaign to educate the general public about health and safety requirements and how to properly use safety features in housing.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2022-07-28IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.Senate
2022-07-27FloorPursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1254, and the motion offered by Mr. Kildee, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 623, as amended; H.R. 3952, as amended; H.R. 3962, as amended; H.R. 4551; H.R. 5313, as amended; H.R. 6933; H.R. 7132, as amended; H.R. 7361; H.R. 7569; H.R. 7624, as amended; H.R. 7733, as amended; and H.R. 7981, as amended. (consideration: CR H7197-7211, H7219-7220, H7223-7237; text: 07/26/2022 CR H7131-7133)House floor actions
2022-07-27FloorPursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1254, proceedings on H.R. 7981 are considered vacated.House floor actions
2022-07-26FloorAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
2022-07-26FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7981.House floor actions
2022-07-26FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7131-7134)House floor actions
2022-07-26FloorMs. Waters moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2022-07-20CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 332.House floor actions
2022-07-20CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 117-426.House floor actions
2022-06-22CommitteeOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2022-06-22CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2022-06-08IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Financial Services.House floor actions
2022-06-08IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Housing and Community Development
See Subjects
  • Housing for the elderly and disabled
  • Housing industry and standards
  • Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
  • Low- and moderate-income housing
  • Public housing
  • Rural conditions and development

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